Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum News; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career advancement

Job summary

Spectrum News in Lexington, KY is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to tell stories that matter in your community. You’ll pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit every piece, owning the full storytelling process for TV, digital, and streaming platforms.

You’ll join a collaborative team focused on accuracy, brisk deadlines, and engaging viewers with clear on‑camera delivery, strong writing, and smart use of social media. A 3+ year TV news background and a Bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or comparable television work experience.
• Experience: Television news reporting – 3+ years.
• Strong on-camera communication and writing skills.
• Ability to shoot video and use video editing software.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit stories, taking ownership of every step.
• Collaborate with a team to produce timely, accurate coverage across platforms.
• Engage with the community to uncover local perspectives.
• Adapt to flexible deadlines and breaking news.

Skills

Television news reporting

On-camera communication

Video shooting

Social media usage

Story writing

Editing with software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you a storyteller at heart? Do you want to shine a light on the issues that matter?

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it.

In your role as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), you’ll get to the heart of every story by talking to members of your community. Our MMJs are enterprising storytellers who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported. From pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing, you’ll take ownership of each step of the storytelling process and hone a wide range of skills. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

What Our Multimedia Journalists Enjoy Most

• Connecting with your neighbors as you dig into the issues that matter to your local community
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital
• Working with flexible deadlines and a supportive community to maintain a work-life balance

Required Qualifications

What you’ll bring to Spectrum News

• Experience: Television news reporting - 3+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Ability to shoot videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Abilities: An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies, ability work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Working Conditions

• Work inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions

• Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they’re building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
• We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.

Grow Your Career Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.